Lee Harrison is an epidemiologist and professor of infectious disease at the University of Pittsburgh who spent years as chair of the Allegheny County Department of Health. He is following the outbreak of the diarrhea-causing illness cyclosporiasis, but a... See more
PITTSBURGH — What makes some teenagers more likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol? A new study from Pitt theorizes that one factor may be tied to their levels of dopamine, also known as “the pleasure chemical.” The study, published in the journal Na... See more
When all of Mike’s Beer Bar on the North Shore erupted into “Take Me Home, Country Roads” following a United States World Cup victory over Australia last month, Allison Corona thought it was just a regional thing. “At first I didn’t even realize it was co... See more
In 1944, Emily Drake dropped out of what was then known as the Robert Morris School to join the Women’s Army Corps during World War II, using her college stenography training to start a career that would take her around the globe. Drake, now 100, returned... See more
Less than a week ago, parts of Pittsburgh were under a frost warning. Now, in a weather whiplash, Monday and Tuesday may see record-breaking heat. The National Weather Service is forecasting a high near 93 for both Monday and Tuesday in Pittsburgh. The hi... See more
